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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,508.23, 9,755.46 and 2,124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,508.23, 9,755.46 and 2,124.51 is: 3,184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,508.23 : 9,755.46 = 2,124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,508.23/9,755.46 = 2,124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,508.23x = 9,755.46 × 2,124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,508.23x = 20,725,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725,572.32/6,508.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.52

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